Sermons on Malevolent Being:

Lessons From The Wise And Foolish Virgins

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

The parable of the wise and foolish virgins, as recounted in Matthew 25, illustrates the importance of readiness and vigilance in the Christian life. It serves as a metaphor for the coming of Christ and the necessity of being prepared to meet Him.

LESSONS FROM THE WISE AND FOOLISH VIRGINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:1-13 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.” Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6, Ephesians 5:15-16, Proverbs 21:20, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6, Ephesians 5:15-16, Proverbs 21:20, Matthew 7:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moved By Mercy Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 7, 2025

Two accounts of Jesus being moved by Mercy. The Healing of the Centurion’s servant (Luke 7:1-10) and The Raising of the Widow’s Son (Luke 7:11-15).

Moved By Mercy Luke 7:1-17 Introduction For the past few weeks we have been focused on the theme of hearing Jesus - listening to him. But we also learn from watching what Jesus does. Luke wrote both Luke / Acts. In Acts 1 he writes, “In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eldership - 1 Peter 5:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 7, 2025

Different denominations have different traditions about what the elders' job description should be. But there shouldn't be differing traditions. Peter makes it very clear.

Churches are to be elder-led. The term elder refers to a position of authority and leadership, but elders should work with congregations in major decisions like a husband with his wife. Elders should be nominated by the people and appointed by the other elders. The elder takes over the roles of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1

Philadelphia The Raptured Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 13, 2023

The church of Philadelphia is the only church that was given the promise of being Raptured and it was because of what they did, and it is those characteristics they possessed that we must possess today in order to be caught up in the Rapture.

Philadelphia The Raptured Church By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - In my studies this week I was looking at the 7 churches of Revelation and I have taught on them many times before, but that is what is so awesome about the Word of God you can read it over and over again and every time ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Apostolic

How To Become A True Worshipper

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 3, 2023

Worship is an instinct within every human being because it is God-created and has been divinely implanted within us. He has provided an outlet for our need to worship.

"The hour cometh," Jesus said, "when the true worshippers SHALL worship." All other things of importance will be set aside for worship. Mere rituals will give way to meaningful worship. This promise follows the earlier pledge that "... the water that I shall give him shall ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14, John 16:13-14, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Picture Of Jesus, Our Champion (Revelation 1:9-20) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 5, 2023

Jesus is heavily armed. He's present with the churches. And the fate of the churches, for good or bad, is in Jesus' hands. Plus, discussion of being "in the Spirit."

Everything we have in life, as Christians, we have in and through Jesus. Jesus is the one who rescued us from death, and sin, and slavery. Our sins are forgiven through his blood. Through him, we become part of God's family, and have access to God. Through him, we receive the Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Actively Repent And Avoid Presumption

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 1, 2025

We can stand under Gis mystery, His greatness, His uniqueness, and admire or adore Him. That’s the extent of our “understanding,” to stand beneath his Being.

Monday of the Eighth Week in Course 2025 This is one of those liturgical weeks that gets started in one direction and then heads off in another mid-week. Of course, I’m talking about Wednesday as the turn-around day, Ash Wednesday, which begins the universally recognized time of Lent. So we should ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-2, Psalm 32:5-7, Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Catholic

Be Wise About Integrity Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 22, 2024

Proverbs tells us how important it is to have integrity. Integrity will bring success, well-being, and security. Integrity involves consistently putting God's wisdom into practice.

A. Today’s sermon is the final sermon in our series from Proverbs called “God’s Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold.” 1. I hope this series has been a blessing to you! It’s been a blessing to me. 2. We started this series back in April and since then, we have explored many important truths from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:7, Proverbs 10:9, Proverbs 11:3, Proverbs 13:6, Proverbs 28:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Aug 7, 2024

When Apostle Paul wrote unto Corinth with their diverse peoples and cultures, he tried to define the idea of all being one in Christ. Some accepted the notion; others did not

We live in a world made with many different peoples, languages and cultures. Among these people are different religions. The diversities are too great to fathom the idea of one people. Trying to have one righteous people for the entire world is even more difficult to believe, much less seem ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4, 1 Corinthians 10:15-17, Romans 12:1-6, 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three-Foot World Series

Contributed by John Oscar on May 8, 2023

Pastor John teaches us how to narrow our focus in today's media-saturated world so we can keep ourselves from being overwhelmed.

Three Foot World Colossians Series, April 30th, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11 Introduction- I’ve been doing a lot of reading about mental health issues lately, and have noticed an uptick in the amount of people we are seeing in the ER seeking help for mental illness. 5/6 shifts in the last ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11, Hebrews 12:1-3, Daniel 7:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christian Walk Of Christlikeness, Humility And Unity Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 6, 2023

The Christian walk is a call to a higher walk of Unity, Love and Peace in the Body of Christ. The oneness within the Body of Christ empowers believers to overcome their differences and embrace a new way of being.

Sermon - The Christian Walk of Christlikeness, Humility and Unity Scripture - Ephesians 4:1-6 “Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Romans 12:18, 2 Corinthians 13:1, Colossians 3:15, Hebrews 12:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

How To Be Blessed Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Aug 7, 2022

Being such a large book (largest), we cannot look at every verse in every Psalm but we will go through the Psalms taking time to look at Principles to Ponder From The Psalms.

INTRO: We will begin a series on the Psalms. The Psalms are among the favourite Scriptures of many of God’s people. It is the 2nd most quoted book in the NT (next to Isaiah). Being such a large book (largest), we cannot look at every verse in every Psalm but we will go through the Psalms taking ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where I End ... Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 28, 2022

In his prayer, "The Serenity Prayer," Reinhold Niebuhr makes the claim that hardship is the pathway to peace. How can that be? Come discover this wonderful truth with us.

[This is part of a series based on The Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr. This sermon deals with the "accepting hardship as a pathway to peace."] Many years ago, my dad and I got our hands on a motorcycle that had been sitting in a man’s backyard for years. It had been sitting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-11, Genesis 15:1-5, Genesis 21:7, Genesis 39:2-5, Genesis 41:4-5, Genesis 50:20, Job 1:22, Job 2:10, Job 38:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Does The Bible Teach Meditation And Guided Imagery

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 12, 2024

There is a resurgence of the word 'meditate' being used in churches today about personal devotional prayer as a way to draw closer to God as a person contemplates His divine attributes.

Many 'techniques' have risen to help people along the path of daily sanctification by learning how to pray and worship, which has resulted in something called contemplative spirituality, also known as meditation, guided imagery, centering, or listening prayer, using imagination and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3, Joshua 1:8, 1 Timothy 4:11-16, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Grow Weary In Doing Good

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 15, 2024

Right in the middle of warning the ones who were being lazy and taking advantage of others, Paul tells the church that it should not discourage them from doing what was right and good.

Alba 4-21-2024 DO NOT GROW WEARY IN DOING GOOD II Thessalonians 3:6-15 You may have heard the quote: “Do all the good you can, to all the people you can, in all the ways you can, as often as you can, and as long as you can.” I was looking up that quote and found that it has been attributed to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ